Trump said he was surprised that his former adviser Elon Musk is scorching the Republican megabill, but said he thought Musk was wrong and conflicted in his criticism.
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Former DOGE engineer on his experience working for the cost-cutting unit
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Sahil Lavingia, who worked for the Department of Government Efficiency as a software engineer assigned to the Department of Veterans Affairs, about his experience.
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In a break with Trump, Elon Musk calls the GOP megabill a ‘disgusting abomination’
Musk joined with GOP critics who say the multi-trillion dollar plan to enact the president’s domestic priorities doesn’t go far enough to cut federal spending.
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A federal judge further halts Trump’s radical transformation of government
In her order, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without approval from Congress.
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Musk to slow down political spending: ‘I think I’ve done enough’
The billionaire executive was Trump’s biggest donor in 2024. Now, however, he is planning to cut back his spending on politics, he said on Tuesday.
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How DOGE has tried to embed beyond the executive branch
NPR has identified nearly 40 small, independent entities – both inside and outside the federal government’s control – that a team of young DOGE staffers has tried to access in recent weeks.
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Why Warren Buffett matters beyond Wall Street
The 94-year-old investor is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO. He’s built both a fortune and a reputation as “the nicest billionaire” — at a time when many other billionaires are widely criticized.
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First Afrikaners granted refugee status due to arrive in U.S.
Three months ago, President Trump signed an executive order telling white Afrikaans South Africans they could apply for refugee status in the U.S. The first group has been swiftly processed and is set to arrive on U.S. soil Monday
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In first 100 days, Trump tests limits, creates chaos and turns from allies
From foreign policy and tariffs to immigration changes and targeting of DEI, here’s a look back at some of the major moves made in the past 100 days of President Trump’s second administration.
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New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE’s government overhaul is unconstitutional
A coalition of unions, nonprofits and local governments has sued President Trump, Elon Musk and the heads of nearly two dozen agencies in an effort to block mass layoffs in the federal government.
